Frankfurt am Main: Bauerschen Giesserei, 1940. Hardcover. A major German publication issued to commemorate the 500 year anniversary of printing. The title translates as "adventure and art. A chronicle of the book printing trade from the invention of movable type to the present." Extensively illustrated throughout with facsimiles and reproductions from books, manuals, and other sources to chronicle the history of printing from incunabula to the 20th century. Bound in brown paper covered boards with cream paper covered spine, with titling in black to both. Light wear and bumped corners. In a cream dust jacket with stains, creases and wear. Crease to front endpaper. Interior pages are clean and bright. In very good condition. Measures 10 x 13 inches. 437 pages including index. BOB/101123. Very Good.

Item #36256

Price: $50.00